Charge Nurse Manager or Team Leader

• Te Kuuwaha o Te Waiora, 135C Silverdale Road, Hamilton

• Fixed term for 10 months 80 hours per fortnight

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for an inspirational and experienced Team Leader / Charge Nurse Manager to lead our Perinatal Mental Health Team.

This is an exciting time to join us as our service expands to include additional clinicians, new peer support roles, and a kaitakawaenga position. As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the team through this period of growth and transition fostering collaborative working relationships, integrating new perspectives, and ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Your leadership will nurture a culture of mutual respect, psychological safety, and excellence in practice. You will value and champion both cultural and clinical contributions, ensuring the team feels supported and empowered.

We are seeking someone who brings creativity, reliability, and exceptional organisational skills, along with the confidence to embrace and lead change in a fast-evolving service.

Join us and make a lasting difference for families during one of the most important times in their lives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and manage people, systems, processes and resources.
• Build a high performing team that upholds the culture, values, mission and vision of the service.
• Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Strengthen our relationships and collaboration with NGOs and hospital based services.
• Foster a culture of openness and quality improvement, with tāngata whaiora and whānau at the centre.
• Encourage and lead innovation and continuous improvement as part of the way we work.

To view the position description for Team Leader click here or for Charge Nurse Manager click here.

About the Team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato Perinatal Mental Health provides a comprehensive specialist multi-disciplinary mental health service to pregnant and post-partum women who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues during this period.

We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whaiora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga. We believe in delivering services with a strong recovery focus and a sensitivity to cultural aspects of mental health through applying the Treaty of Waitangi principles into practice

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional body.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and a willingness to learn more is essential.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the lives of our tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships.
• Experience leading teams in the health sector.
• Display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Livingston on

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.